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M4.5 Earthquake 111 km NNW of Hayuliang, IndiaMay 6, 2026

2026-05-06 15:17:34 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 9:17 PM UTC+6 local

MagnitudeM4.5(mb)
Time15:17 UTC9:17 PM UTC+6
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.934°, 95.954°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On May 6, 2026 at 15:17 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 111 km NNW of Hayuliang, India, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 28.9344°, 95.9538°. This earthquake was detected by 79 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.93°, 95.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.5 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.9344°N
95.9538°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000svp7
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
312
Stations Used
79
Azimuthal Gap
86.0°
Min Station Distance
4.283°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-06 16:33:50 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Hayuliang, India?

The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 111 km NNW of Hayuliang, India on May 6, 2026 at 15:17 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Where did the earthquake occur?

The earthquake epicenter was located at 28.9344°, 95.9538°, which is 111 km NNW of Hayuliang, India.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000svp7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 6, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 111 km NNW of Hayuliang, IndiaMay 6, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000svp7/